{"id":22217,"date":"2023-03-21T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/?p=22217"},"modified":"2023-03-21T15:28:54","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T19:28:54","slug":"frame-signed-art-prints-autograph-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frameiteasy.com\/learn\/frame-signed-art-prints-autograph-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Signed Art Prints & Autographed Photos (3 Easy Framing Tips!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Many of us have signed art prints from a favorite artist or a few autographed photos of a famous band or celebrity. Some of these rare items include edition numbers and elaborate signatures usually located on the bottom right border of the print or image. Not only is it important when framing not to cover these notations up but to highlight them (for bragging rights of course! \ud83e\udd29)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this post, we’ll show you how to properly frame for signed art prints and autographed photography, and how to emphasize the signatures to showcase these cool and uncommon collectibles! <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Preparing Your Prints: Cleaning, Care, & Selection. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Frame Cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Before choosing a frame, take a look at your print or photo. We recommend choosing a non-glare option for glossy photos and prints. Our non-glare acrylic has a matted coating that disperses light and reduces reflections, allowing for a clearer view of your photo if located by a natural light source. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For prints and artwork with a matte finish, we suggest a clear acrylic cover. If your artwork is colorful and bright, the clear option is perfect- as it won’t diffuse or soften colors! Do keep in mind when placing or hanging your frame that this cover is reflective, so glare could happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We prefer acrylic over glass for our frames for a handful of reasons. It’s lighter than glass, it is more cost-effective to ship and also reduces the possibility of damage during shipping, glass often has a green tint (ew! \ud83e\udd22), and acrylic covers can protect against harmful UV light!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more help choosing a cover <\/strong>– check out our Guide To Our Acrylic Frame Covers<\/a> and take a deeper look into our non-glare cover option<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Matboard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Want to really make that signature stand out? Highlight it with a matboard, (it’s like a frame within a frame! \ud83d\ude32) Think about your color options and if you want a single or double matting. No matter your choice, measure your artwork carefully! Our frame builder adds in a 1\/4″ overlap to keep your artwork in place! If this overlaps any signatures or additional features, give float mounting<\/a> some consideration!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mounting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While there a quite a few ways to mount your art or photo we recommend the T-Hinge or H-Hinge methods. The H-Hinge method not only ensures your print will be safely secured but if you have edges you want to showcase and forgo that 1\/4″ overlap – this is the method for you! For those who want to add a little more security, the T-Hinge method will keep your print secure, centered, and safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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